Layered vulnerability and researchers' responsibilities: learning from research involving Kenyan adolescents living with perinatal HIV infection.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Carefully planned research is critical to developing policies and interventions that counter physical, psychological and social challenges faced by young people living with HIV/AIDS, without increasing burdens. Such studies, however, must navigate a 'vulnerability paradox', since including potentially vulnerable groups also risks unintentionally worsening their situation. Through embedded social science research, linked to a cohort study involving Adolescents Living with HIV/AIDS (ALH) in Kenya, we develop an account of researchers' responsibilities towards young people, incorporating concepts of vulnerability, resilience, and agency as 'interacting layers'.

Methods

Using a qualitative, iterative approach across three linked data collection phases including interv

SUBMITTER: Kimani M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10877892 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature